Physician Assistant Interventional Radiology

TRA Medical Imaging is hiring a full-time (1.0 FTE) Certified Physician Assistant to directly support our Interventional Radiology team. This specialized role joins a dedicated team of IR providers committed to keeping patient care as its central focus. As a member of TRA Medical Imaging, you will embody our core values: Compassionate Care, Accountability & Integrity, Respect, and Excellent Service.

About TRA Medical Imaging

TRA Medical Imaging is a premier, physician-owned and physician-led radiology practice with a 100+ year history of serving the communities of the South Puget Sound region. Centered in Tacoma, WA, TRA has a geographic presence extending from Seattle to Olympia. We take pride in diversity and inclusion, aligning with Pacific Northwest values. Led by a progressive group of approximately 100 sub-specialized radiologists, TRA delivers high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a practice culture that feels more like a family than a corporation.

TRA is an independent, stable, and diversified practice with a broad clinical and geographic footprint. Our governance structure is transparent, democratic, and equitable, with an unwavering commitment to physician leadership and autonomy. We welcome employee participation and collaboration, offering personalized professional development opportunities. Certified as a great workplace by independent analysts at Great Place to Work, TRA’s mission is: Trust our family to care for yours.

Why Choose TRA Medical Imaging

TRA has been the respected provider of excellence in medical imaging in the South Sound since 1918. Join our team as we write the next 100 years of the TRA story.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations on patients.
• Perform Interventional Radiology procedures, including but not limited to venous access, drain manipulations and exchanges, and ultrasound-guided procedures.
• Provide essential tasks to create a steady workflow, including pre-op History and Physicals, obtaining consents, and post-op care.
• Manage, round, and consult on patients in critical care, post-surgical, and outpatient settings.
• Perform initial consultations and follow-up clinic visits in an outpatient setting.
• Collaborate with the attending Physician to enact treatment models for various disease processes.
• Work a 4-day work week, with occasional additional days to assist in vacation coverage, and participate in the weekend call pool.
• Perform day-to-day tasks in inpatient and outpatient settings under personal, directed, or general supervision of the physician.
• Assist and support physicians in surgical procedures.
• Order and interpret tests on patients, such as lab work.
• Diagnose and treat patients, and develop and carry out treatment plans under physician supervision.
• Check work email daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited institution.
• Current Washington licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Current BLS & ACLS certification.

Skills

• Strong clinical experience with surgical, intensive care, or interventional radiology background preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a diverse team, including physicians, technologists, nurses, and other physician assistants.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Professional communication with other medical facilities, patients, and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and carry out instructions effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Work is classified as moderate in physical requirements.
• Ability to assist in supporting patients of varying weight.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.

Mental Requirements

• High attention to detail and ability to handle mentally stressful situations.
• Maintain a high level of sensitivity toward confidential information.

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Normal clinical inpatient and outpatient working conditions.
• Exposure to communicable diseases.
• Limited exposure to ionizing radiation.

Schedule

Standard hours: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. This team operates 365 days per year, and applicants must have flexibility to work 10-hour shifts, some weekends, and holidays to fulfill IR PA team coverage responsibilities.

Location: Multiple hospitals across Pierce and South King County, with mileage reimbursement for qualified travel between facilities.

Pay

$131,362.00 - $160,487.00 per year based on relevant experience, skills, and abilities. Eligible for additional bonuses based on performance and shift.

Benefits

• Full medical, vision, and prescription benefits (with employer-paid premiums for employee and dependents).
• Dental coverage.
• Robust 401K package with automatic employer contributions and additional match.
• 176 hours of PTO per year.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Consistent compensation growth path.
• Paid continuing education and reimbursement.